Lumumba
Summary:
Patrice Lumumba was a passionate advocate for freedom in colonial Africa, and when the Belgian Congo was granted independent (and was later renamed Zaire), Lumumba was the new nation's first prime minister. However, Lumumba's dream of freedom and dignity for the people of the Congo made him a controversial and dangerous figure, and this biographical drama explores his short, tumultuous l... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Eriq Ebouaney - (Patrice Lumumba)
Alex Descas - (Joseph Mobutu)
Moussa Théophile Sowie - (Marice Mpolo)
Maka Kotto - (Joseph Kasa Vubu)
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Review:
Lumumba could be called manipulative and biased, but it also tells its story with a riveting immediacy that makes it a superior screen biography. This is not a staid historical drama, it is an electric portrait of a charismatic personality who burned brightly for a brief moment in history. Throughout, Lumumba must balance three purposes: p... Continue >>
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